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Hungarian Jewish community extend olive branch to Magyar, including Orban allies

Magyar said on Sunday that he would aim for a "pragmatic relationship" with Israel, but would not provide a blanket block of the European Union's decisions regarding Israel.

Election winner Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza Party looks on, on the day of a meeting with Hungary's President Tamas Sulyok after the parliamentary election, at Sandor Palace in Budapest, Hungary, April 15, 2026.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban reacts onstage as people applaud after the announcement of the partial results of parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary, April 12, 2026.

Viktor Orban will always be the man who kept Hungary’s Jews safe - opinion

 (L to R): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu andHungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban (illustration).

Hungary: How politics and familiarity can make culture more open to Jews - interview

Rabbi Shmuel Raskin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Budapest becomes unexpected haven for Israelis as post–Oct. 7 migration surges


To understand hell, you have to experience it

Historians who approach the Hungarian Holocaust from archives alone can miss key truths.

Otto Komoly became leader of the Hungarian Zionist Association in 1940

Hungary’s Viktor Orban fosters antisemitism

Hungarian antisemitism is the highest in Europe.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban addresses supporters after the announcement of the partial results of parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary, April 8, 2018

Hungarian soccer club honors Holocaust-era hero

Istvan Toth saved hundreds of Jewish lives during the Holocaust.

Hapoel Beersheba defender Miguel Vitor celebrates after scoring his team’s opener in last night’s 2-1 victory over Honved of Hungary in the first leg of the Champions League second qualifying round.

Report: Israeli company Black Cube influenced Hungarian elections

The Israeli private intelligence company Black Cube allegedly targeted NGOs before the April elections in Hungary.

Hungarian President Viktor Orban (left) and Jewish Philanthropist George Soros

Hungary approves 'STOP Soros' law, defying EU, rights groups

The new law aims to punish NGOs helping illegal immigrants.

Members of the Hungarian government vote on the 'Stop Soros' package of bills that criminalises some help given to illegal immigrants, at the Parliament in Budapest, Hungary

Triple Crown winner Justify partially owned by George Soros's company

The three-year-old colt Justify won the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, after previously winning the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes, the three most prestigious horse racing events of the year.

Justify with jockey Mike Smith aboard wins the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York, U.S., June 9, 2018.

Shoah-era postcards delivered to writer’s descendants, 75 years later

The postcards were never received by their intended recipients – most of whom died in the Nazi genocide.

Shoah-era postcards delivered to writer’s descendants, May, 2018.

Hungarian PM Orban: Israel’s friend or foe?

Despite the question marks regarding Orban’s Fidesz Party, there is no clear cut reason for Netanyahu to reject Orban’s extended hand.

Netanyahu and Orban

Hungary says EU's 'irresponsible' migrant policy poses threat to Jews

The right-wing nationalist premier has presented himself as the savior of Hungary's sovereignty and Christian values against what he calls an "invasion" of Muslim migrants.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban addresses supporters after the announcement of the partial results of parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary, April 8, 2018

Netanyahu blames Soros for Israel anti-deportation campaign

Soros, who is Jewish, is a strident critic of Israel and has supported a number of NGOs with radical left-wing agendas.

Benjamin Netanyahu and George Soros